Russell Nelson
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About
American religious leader who was sworn in as the 17th prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2018. He was preceded by the leader Thomas S. Monson. Previously, he was a member of the LDS Church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for over 30 years.
Before Fame
He earned his PhD at the University of Minnesota and helped develop a heart-lung machine.
Trivia
He authored 10 different inspirational books between 1979 and 2015. He has amassed 4 honorary degrees.
Family Life
His father Marion was a reporter for the Deseret News and his mother's name was Floss. He married nurse and educator Wendy L. Watson in 2006.
Associated With
He succeeded Thomas Monson as the LDS Church prophet.
